Amazon is taking a step toward making online shopping more conversational—and far less overwhelming.
As Memorial Day deals flood the platform, the retail giant is testing a new AI-powered feature called “Hear the Highlights” in its Amazon Shopping app. This tool offers audio summaries of product information and customer reviews, transforming the traditional scroll-and-read experience into a quick, hands-free audio rundown. Think of it as a smart sh... Read More
After years of experimental launches, hesitant moves, and industry pressure, Google has finally made a defining statement in the AI space. At its annual I/O developers conference last week, Google unveiled a wave of AI innovations, signaling a shift from experimentation to execution, and setting a bold new course for the future of the internet.
Once famous for revolutionizing the web with its 10 blue links, Google is now actively retiring that model. At the core of this transformation is "... Read More
Meta has reportedly delayed the launch of its much-anticipated large language model, Behemoth, pushing the rollout to Fall 2025. Originally scheduled for April and then postponed to June, this second delay is raising eyebrows across the tech world and stirring fresh concerns about Meta’s competitive standing in the rapidly advancing AI industry.
Is artificial intelligence the future—or just clever marketing? That’s the provocative question explored in The AI Con, a new book by AI critics Emily Bender and Alex Hanna. In a time when AI seems to power everything from your smartphone to your fridge, the duo pulls back the curtain on what they argue is a technology drenched in hype, misdirection, and commercial interest.
Published this month, The AI Con unpacks the sm... Read More